BART picks new police chief

BART said its interim police chief will stay on the job permanently.

Juvenile stabbed Saturday night outside Six Flags in Vallejo

A fight outside Six Flags in Vallejo on Saturday night resulted in one juvenile suffering from life-threatening injuries after being stabbed. 

San Jose pays $400k to former police officer who alleged widespread harassment

The city of San Jose recently approved a $400,000 settlement for a former San Jose police officer who says he was harassed for being Muslim. The former officer says he was subjected to jokes and teasing about September 11, and being a member of ISIS. After years on the force, his attorney says he’d had enough, left the department, and then filed a lawsuit.

1 dead, 1 injured after SFPD pursuit of vehicle wanted for armed robbery, auto burglaries

One person is dead and another is injured Saturday after San Francisco police officers tried to pull over a vehicle that was wanted in connection to an armed robbery and multiple auto burglaries, the San Francisco Police Department announced in a press release. 

Gunshot victim trapped in car dies in Oakland: Police

The Oakland Police Department has confirmed a fatal shooting of a victim inside a vehicle Friday afternoon.

76-year-old escapes from intruder during a home invasion in East Oakland

A 76-year-old woman was home alone in East Oakland when, suddenly, her phone alerted her that someone was at the front door. She then heard loud noises, and, instinctively, knew it was a break-in. The intruder didn't get away with much, but he did steal her sense of security.

Unsung heroic firefighters may lose pay amid government shutdown

Some federal firefighters say if the Paycheck Protection Act does not pass they could lose up to $1,500 a month, prompting some to leave the Forest Service altogether for better-paying jobs.

Candy store owner, employee and customer attacked at San Francisco store

A San Francisco business owner is expressing frustration after a frightening attack at her West Portal store late Wednesday afternoon.

Former CHP officer sentenced 10 years on child pornography charges

A former California Highway Patrol officer was sentenced to 10 years and one month in prison Tuesday for receipt of child pornography, according to federal officials. 

Suspect allegedly poisoned his elderly mother with fentanyl

A 40-year-old man is suspected of fatally poisoning his elderly mother with fentanyl earlier this year at a home in East San Jose, police said Thursday.

Oakland police arrest 10 alleged gang members, recover a dozen guns

Nine adults and one teenager are facing weapons-related charges and all suspected of being part of the “Ghost Town" gang. A dozen firearms were recovered.

California Highway Patrol investigating freeway shooting in Oakland

A victim was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries following a Wednesday morning freeway shooting in Oakland, officials say. 

Oakland teen safely located, no longer missing: Police

Oakland police announced Wednesday that 17-year-old Joseph Eisner-Gordon is no longer considered a missing person as he's been safely located.

Target to close 3 Bay Area stores, citing theft and employee safety

Retail giant Target blamed crime for its decision to close three stores in the Bay Area and several more around the country.

Amazon investing billions in AI startup Anthropic

Big Tech companies are pouring money into AI as they race to capitalize on the opportunities that a new generation of the technology is set to bring. Amazon is the latest with a massive investment.

Video: CHP air-rescues 3 people in separate incidents over the weekend

The California Highway Patrol’s Golden Gate Division Air Operations were busy over the weekend with three daring rescues in San Francisco’s Lands End and two others in Marin County.